clubbing

A Picture is Worth....

I ordered a Digital SLR Camera today.  It took two days really for me to decide and I believe for a beginner, like myself, I found a great deal and chose a great brand and model.





Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera



  • 18-55mm IS II Lens (Black)
  • 58mm 2x Telephoto Lens
  • 58mm Wide Angle Lens (3 Lens Kit!!!)
  • 32GB SDHC Memory
  • Extra Battery/Charger
  • 3 Piece Filter Kit
  • Case
  • Full Size Tripod
  • Accessory Kit

I’ve been wanting to do something like this for many years; I just never gave myself the time for it, nor did I ever put the money aside to do.  Money, for a very long time, went to clubbing and drugs. 

Life is far from what it used to be, and thank G.O.D. for that!! I never thought I would be back in school, working again, having wonderful loving people in my life.  This small purchase will enable me to capture many moments share with those loving people.  Also, it’s a small step in pursuing my long term goal to be an Art Therapist.

Thank you Daniel, Thomas, Rick, Keith, and Jon for inspiring me through your photos and for being a friend! 

Shall We Dance?

Last night was amazing… I went to a pre-party where there was drinking and I wasn’t even tempted.  The host, one my best friends, knows that I am on a clean & sober path and I felt safe in his home.  I also was open and honest with the other guests that offered to poor a drink for me and I was not offered anything else after that. It helped that there other guest in recovery at the pre-party.

At the club, I wasn’t triggered at all. In fact, when we arrived I could clearly see some people were already a mess, and they were a great reminders of what I did not want to be. 

The music was my drug and dancing was my high.  I had a great time and saw folks I had not seen in a few years; some maybe almost a decade.

For years I thought I needed a drink or a drug to have a fun night out… that was proven wrong last night.

PS: I got in a lot of cardio last night… God knows how long I was dancefloor.

On the Dancefloor

Tonight I am going out with friends to a nightclub.  This will be the first time in quite sometime that I will be in this type of environment.  Some of the people I will be with know that I no longer drink and drug; I am sure they will watch over me but, it is my job to be vigilant and not put my guard down.  The night-life can be very tempting and sometimes a person may not want the party to end. I don’t have that option.